"Regardless of what happened prior to this, the response from this owner operator is wild." Tesla driver shares video after truck 'deliberately' attempts to ram into car on freeway: 'Report him to the police' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There should be a restaurant chain that does this." Home chef shares photos of tacos made from invasive fish: 'I would love to contribute to eating the invasion' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Adaptation of foraging behavior to local environmental conditions is usually a key to maintaining high levels of biodiversity in ecosystems." Researchers raise concerns about extinctions after warmer ocean temperatures force fish to change hunting and feeding patterns: 'Puzzling … | Continue reading
"There's clear agreement between these observations and climate models." Researchers find evidence for connection between consistent drought patterns and rising temperatures: 'We finally have a record long enough' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Those strawberries look perfect." Gardener shares simple tip for growing near-infinite supply of strawberries: 'The gift that keeps on giving' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Incidents like these underscore the need for greater awareness about the impact of our actions on the environment and the creatures that inhabit it. Bystander shares video of parkgoer's encounter with bear at national park: 'I'd be scared knowing mama bear will come rushing' firs … | Continue reading
Not only does this hack save money on pricey pots, but it also gives new life to an item that may have otherwise ended up in a landfill. Gardener shares unlikely source for 'excellent' planters: 'Love this idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The dumping site has toxic waste containers scattered throughout the forest that were never cleaned up. Graduate student exposes government agency for promoting illegal waste dumping: 'Pollutants lingering in the soil above health and safety levels' first appeared on The Cool Dow … | Continue reading
Farming, which heavily relies on the ability to forecast and track weather changes, has been greatly impacted as weather patterns have begun to shift. Tech companies work to develop AI models capable of increasing harvests for agriculture industry: 'Make faster decisions, with le … | Continue reading
"It's an excellent propping solution!" Gardener shares 'genius' idea to repurpose K-Cups for plants: 'I've also done this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Not only was the event a "show and tell" of green technology, it allowed many to try out the different appliances and vehicles themselves. Residents flock to appliance 'petting zoo' to experience latest home efficiency technology: 'There's a real need and opportunity to inform th … | Continue reading
"This is the important part, let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes." Homeowner shares simple way to simplify bathroom cleaning routine: 'It will do most of the work for you' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We are committed to reaching net-zero emissions in our value chain by 2040." Battery company reveals mass-producible energy storage system with unprecedented capacity — here's the difference it can make first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We need to do our bit for the planet and this place is well past its sell-by date." Country's last remaining coal power plant to shut down after decades of operation: 'We're going to end it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"For decades, the fossil-fuel industry has known about the economic and climate harms of its products." Internal documents illuminate industry's efforts to deceive public and investors ahead of Senate hearing: 'A rare glimpse' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We would like to develop something that can last decades and generations." Designer aims to revolutionize fashion industry with unexpected material: 'We often forget how remarkable it is' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We've certainly got big challenges ahead, but we have all the ingredients to solve them." Scientists achieve astonishingly high temperatures with breakthrough fusion reactions: 'Outside the status quo' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Not only do burnout stunts like these can pollute the air with harmful chemicals, they may also pose a threat to those standing nearby. Footage of smoking car for gender reveal party sparks upset online: 'I think it was kind of intentional' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Signing contracts for zero-emission vessels is a significant milestone." Government finalizes plans for world's largest hydrogen-powered ships: 'It will be exciting to deliver something that no one has done before' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They can get out of control for sure!" Gardener shares lesson-learned about spacing plants with photo of uncontrollable harvest: 'Mistakes were made' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"But manager says to." Starbucks employee sparks conversation online with photo of shift aftermath: 'Why make that much?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's time to shed some light on the vital role bats play in agriculture and a sustainable environment. Experts call attention to consequences of dwindling bat populations — here's how it could impact you first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These reforms will help safeguard the health of our public lands and nearby communities for generations to come." Biden administration increases cost to drill and mine on American soil for first time in century: 'Taxpayers have been losing billions of dollars' first appeared on … | Continue reading
"Just one embarrassment after another." Resident calls out government's ad campaign targeting clean energy: 'A disgraceful use of our tax dollars' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The new balcony systems are another exciting development that is making the benefits of solar energy available to more people. Balcony solar panel systems gain popularity for their portable convenience — here's how they work first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It is important to explore the effects that may be coming down the road." Scientists turn to crawfish to study lithium contamination: 'Moves through the food chain and potentially into us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This looks like a lovely place." Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after creating urban oasis in backyard: 'You're living the dream' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"By the time we got here it was already busy." Residents endure hours-long lines outside local police stations as food crisis looms: 'We had no other choice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"How is this even a possible thought in a human's brain?" Teens caught on video tossing garbage into ocean after Boca Bash turn themselves in to police: 'This is a teaching moment' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That's going to be an expensive remediation." New homeowner receives harsh warning after sharing photo of landscaping blunder: 'That won't be that way for long' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The "loan guarantee" is contingent on regulatory approvals and other requirements. Biden administration issues billion-dollar loan for reactivation of nuclear power plant: 'There's a growing sense among officials in the industry and government that it may not be the last' first a … | Continue reading
"That's almost as big as the ego of anyone who would want to drive that." Photo of monstrous two-story vehicle leaves internet in disbelief: 'This can't be real' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We have to be prepared." Unpredictable droughts lead to cities being placed under constant water restrictions: 'It is troubling that we're still so many feet below normal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
These conditions set the stage for a possible early start to the wildfire season and a potentially dangerous one. Officials brace for brutal wildfire season as this summer shows similarities to last year's conditions: 'It's not setting up to be a great season' first appeared on T … | Continue reading
"Thank you for this!" Garden expert shares perfect kitchen-staple food to grow for any lazy gardener: 'Let them do the work for you' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I was amazed by the number of people who ignored the signs." Bystander in disbelief as parkgoers blatantly ignore warning signs on hiking trail: 'They need a ranger posted there full time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Entertaining can be costly enough when you consider the food, decorations, and accommodations you may need to keep your guests happy. Photo shows clever reuse of old bed sheets for your next party or cookout: 'This is actually so good' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I didn't want to throw it away." Home cook shares hack to keep tomato paste from molding in fridge: 'This is so smart' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If you're trying to keep your home cool, the last thing you want to do is run a heater inside. These 'solar shades' are one of the cheapest ways to keep your home cool without running the AC first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Way prettier than grass anyways." Family tired of laborious lawn maintenance decides to transform yard: 'This is the way' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We want to be the leader that brings in the electric revolution, like Tesla has done for cars." Startup to launch new fleet of self-driving boats with important mission: 'We are hoping that we will make a real impact' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I was just looking for cute cheap vintage woven bags" Shopper buys designer bag found with surprising markdown at local thrift store: 'That's a huge score' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While new solar and wind projects are being built at an increasing rate, both of those energy sources have limitations in terms of being able to provide continuous sources of power. New battery plant near major city will be among the largest in the world: 'Will help stabilize the … | Continue reading
"The Tesla Semi experience has been impressive since day one." Tesla impresses another new company using its Semi trucks: 'We've been able to push these tractors well beyond expectations' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A study showed that if these vehicles accounted for 11% of transportation, pollution would fall by 7%. Study shows an unexpected option is slashing oil demand by a massive 1% worldwide, and experts hope it catches on in the US: 'It's possible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I hope our findings will help consumers make healthier and more sustainable food choices." Study shows replacing single food from your diet with alternative could increase your life expectancy: 'Considerable benefits for health' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I could use chemicals as a last resort, but obviously I don't want to." Homeowner seeks advice on low-effort solution to control overgrown grass: 'How would you take care of that?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I wish I could tell you we had all the answers and we were geniuses, and we were going to avoid what happened to the sugar mill." Closing of Texas' last sugar mill may prelude concerning pattern for US farmers: 'We are in serious trouble' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading